Cost of Living Calculator - Fort Ashby, West Virginia vs Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 25.9% more expensive than Fort Ashby, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $62,956 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Ashby, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Fort Ashby, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% more expensive in Chicago
than in Fort Ashby, West Virginia
Fort Ashby, WV vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Fort Ashby, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.9% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  6.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% higher
  Commute
  44.9% higher
  Health
  22.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.6% higher

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